The Upper Room Devotional for 3rd November 2022
Welcome!!! The word of God is food to the spirit man. As you read The Upper Room Devotional Today, may the word of the Lord powerfully impact on you.
Today’s Topic: Forgiveness
Ifenwembi Chinedu (Anambra, Nigeria)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 18:21-35
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I can forgive others because God forgave me first.
The Upper Room Devotional For 3rd November 2022
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” – Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)
When I was in college, it was my habit to use the teachers’ chalk to write a short message on the blackboard after class. I hoped my messages would bless someone.
One day my friend erased everything I had written on the blackboard, calling it nonsense. I was furious and walked out of the class, wanting God to punish my friend for his actions. I took my devotional with me when I left, and the topic was on forgiveness. When I was done reading, I felt God ask me to apologize to my friend. It was difficult because I believed he was in the wrong, but I went and apologized for walking away angrily. He smiled, hugged me, and gave me a new chalk to write with.
Many times we want people to suffer for doing wrong to us. Sometimes it is difficult to forgive. But in those times, we can remember that Jesus’ sacrifice brought us God’s forgiveness. In receiving this grace-filled gift of God’s love, we can find God’s grace sufficient for us to be able to forgive others.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, help us to forgive those who hurt us. Remind us of your forgiveness and grace. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Someone who has wronged me
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